BIBS313 Hebrew Old Testament Exegesis 3

Detailed study of Hebrew language and syntax, with weekly language exercises. The
translation and exegesis of selected passages.

This paper builds on BIBS 213 (or the equivalent) and advances students' abilities
to read biblical texts in the original Hebrew and interpret them critically. We will
immerse ourselves in particular biblical texts, becoming more familiar with the intricacies
of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and style and deepening our acquaintance with the major
grammars, lexica, and biblical commentaries. This paper is an excellent way to deepen
one's knowledge of Hebrew, so as to have a lifelong resource for the study of the
Bible in its original language and its ancient context. The specific texts covered
change from year to year.

Distance
students participate in the class via a desktop videoconferencing programme called
Zoom (available free of charge). Classes are recorded, and students who are unable
to join classes can download the videos and watch them later.